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Three Kids Later, I Still Love My Body—But On Different Terms

As a mom of three, it's not that I don't notice my flaws; it's just that they don't matter.

Besides, my middle kid loves that flap of skin. Once, on my way to the gym, she mournfully asked me if I was going to lose it. I told her I was pretty sure it wasn't going anywhere. "Good," she replied. "Because it is the pluffiest part of your body and I like it."

It sounds absurd to take body image advice from a five-year-old. But the real absurdity lies in the love we lose for our bodies as we grow.

1. NARS Blush in "Orgasm", $30

Putting the "O" in glow, beauty enthusiasts only stray for so long (if at all) before returning to this popular, natural-meets-naughty hue from NARS. Not one to play it coy when naming shades, the brand also boasts "Super Orgasm" for a more intense flush (and a touch of sparkle).

2. Butter London Nail Lacquer Vernis in "Knees Up", $15

This suggestive nail shade from cheeky beauty brand Butter London sends the same message as that little red teddy you've been eyeing, but for much less money and energy. Apply a few coats of the metallic finish to your nails to let him know you're red-y to go (wherever that may be).

3. Urban Decay "Naked On the Run" Palette, $54

Because you never know when you'll need to "undress" to impress, the newest addition to Urban Decay's "Naked" collection has you covered (er, uncovered – you get where we're going here) with a lot of "Naked" necessities, along with the brand's Perversion Mascara and a mirror for getting it just right.

4. Too Faced "Better Than Sex" Mascara, $23

Allow us to introduce you to a tall wand with an even taller order (and boy does it deliver). While we were skeptical at first, this magic wand, and corresponding formula, from Too Faced is the stuff that bedroom eyes are truly made of, producing plush, long lashes in just a few coats.

6. BareMinerals Eyecolor in "Sex Kitten", $14

The purrrfect blend of rose and gold, this shimmery shade from BareMinerals can be worn for work and, especially, play. Apply it as is, or up the ante with a wet shadow brush. If you're in a pinch, you can also apply some to the cheeks for a full-face flush.

8. Essie Nail Lacquer in "Size Matters", $8.50

Maybe we need to take our minds out of the gutter (after all, Essie didn't mention the specific upgrade at hand when describing this "enormously beautiful" shade inspired to help women trade up), but we couldn't help but go there. Either way, you should too.

Putting the "O" in glow, beauty enthusiasts only stray for so long (if at all) before returning to this popular, natural-meets-naughty hue from NARS. Not one to play it coy when naming shades, the brand also boasts "Super Orgasm" for a more intense flush (and a touch of sparkle).